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Boys (1996)

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Reviews Counted:16

Fresh:3

Rotten:13

Average Rating:4/10

Runtime: 86 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: John Baker Jr., a bored and awkward prep school senior, is jolted awake when he finds beautiful twentysomething Patty Vare lying unconscious near the academy. It soon becomes clear that she's... John Baker Jr., a bored and awkward prep school senior, is jolted awake when he finds beautiful twentysomething Patty Vare lying unconscious near the academy. It soon becomes clear that she's harboring a terrible secret, involving her and a famous pitcher -- who now happens to be missing. To help Patty evade the cops, John hides her in his dorm room. But meddling students and school officials make the job very difficult. During her stay, John and this "older woman" get to know each other, and fall in love. But the fetching fugitive can't hide in his room forever. Why are the police after Patty? Will they catch her? And what will happen between her and John? [More]

Starring: Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly, James Le Gros

Starring: Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly, James Le Gros, Skeet Ulrich

Director: Stacy Cochran

Director: Stacy Cochran

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  • Boys
  • Hot Hollywood favorite Winona Ryder (MR. DEEDS, GIRL, INTERRUPTED) stars in this compelling story of mystery and intrigue! On the run from her family, the police -- and a terrible secret -- an attractive young woman (Ryder) suddenly appears at an exclusive prep school, searching for a safe place to hide. But when a rebellious student (Lukas Haas -- ZOOLANDER) helps to keep her identity a secret, they soon find themselves intimately involved ... with time running out and the authorities closing in! With riveting performances and a thrilling, high-energy soundtrack, BOYS is big-screen entertainment you don't want to miss!
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    06/03/05
    Philip Martin
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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Haas and Ryder let off some serious sparks, even if the screenplay doesn't

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    03/23/05
    Clint Morris
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    Moviehole

    Obviously reshot and recut to the point of complete incoherence

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    08/01/02
    Bob Grimm
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    Las Vegas Mercury

    Amazingly bland Winona Ryder vehicle.

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    07/26/02
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    Featherweight to a fault but not likely to generate hatred unless you've shelled out the full eight bucks, it will still exasperate fans who've observed Ryder's gradual escalation into a major star.

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